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| − | The '''Peacock''' | + | The '''Peacock''' (ピーコック) are Japanese cameras taking 3×4cm pictures on [[127 film]], made in 1939 and 1940.<REF> Dates: advertisements and articles mentioned in {{Kokusan}}, p. 339. </REF> It is said that the Peacock were made by [[Tōyō Kōki]].<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 339. </REF> |
| − | + | == Common features == | |
| + | The Peacock models have a rigid metal body. There is a telescopic tube supporting the lens and shutter assembly, an advance knob on the top left and a tubular finder in the middle of the top plate. The back is hinged to the right. | ||
| − | + | == The Peacock I == | |
| + | The '''Peacock I''' has a brick-shaped body and a large body release on the right of the viewfinder. The top and bottom plates are metal finished. The lens is a fixed-focus Peacock Anastigmat Orioscop 50mm f/6.3 and the everset shutter gives 100, 50, 25, B speeds and is marked ''Peacock'' at the top of the shutter plate. | ||
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| + | This model was featured in the new products column of the March 1939 issue of ''Asahi Camera''<REF> {{Kokusan}}, p. 339. </REF> and only one surviving example has been observed, pictured in {{Sugiyama}}.<REF> Sugiyama, item 4060. </REF> | ||
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| + | == The Peacock II == | ||
| + | The '''Peacock II''' (ピーコックⅡ型) has a longer body with thinner edges. The top and bottom plates are painted black. This model has the same body release, advance knob and tubular finder as the previous one. A control is visible on the right end of the top plate, but its function is unknown. The lens and shutter are the same as on the Peacock I. | ||
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| + | The Peacock II appeared in an advertisement dated October 1939, where it was offered for {{yen|30|1939}}.<REF> Published in ''Asahi Camera'', reproduced in {{Kokusan}}, p. 84. </REF> No surviving example is known. | ||
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| + | == The Peacock III == | ||
| + | The '''Peacock III''' has the same body shape as the Peacock II, but the top plate is leather covered and the edges of the body are metal finished. This model has a trapezoid-shaped tubular finder, a different knob advance and a much smaller button on the right of the viewfinder, supposed to be the body release. There are two handles on the sides of the telescopic tube, used to pull it out. | ||
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| + | The lens is the same fixed-focus Peacock Anastigmat Orioscop 50mm f/6.3 as on the previous models. The shutter gives T, B, 100, 50, 25, 10 speeds. It has a lever on the top, probably the cocking lever, and a small button on one side, perhaps an additional release lever. The name ''Peacock'' on the shutter plate is not styled the same as on the two previous models. The aperture scale is above the shutter housing and it is also written ''PEACOCK'' under the aperture numbers. | ||
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| + | The Peacock III is pictured in {{Sugiyama}} and has been observed elsewhere.<REF> Sugiyama item 3044. Also observed for sale at a dealer and in a Yahoo Japan auction. </REF> | ||
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| + | A different version is pictured in {{McKeown}}. It has no button above the top plate. The lens is a front-cell focusing Recta Anastigmat 60mm f/3.5 and the shutter gives T, B, 1–300 speeds and is reported to be a New Alfa.<REF> McKeown, p. 933. The focal length is wrongly reported to be 50mm, but the picture reads 60mm and this is consistent with the Recta lens mounted on the [[Alfax]]. </REF> The same lens and shutter equipment, with the same shutter plate design, is found on the [[Alfax|Alfax Model II]]. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
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| + | == Bibliography == | ||
| + | * {{Showa10}} Items 184–5. | ||
| + | * {{McKeown12}} P. 933. | ||
| + | * {{Zukan}} Items 3044 and 4060. | ||
[[Category: Japanese 3x4 viewfinder]] | [[Category: Japanese 3x4 viewfinder]] | ||
[[Category: Bestiary]] | [[Category: Bestiary]] | ||
[[Category: P]] | [[Category: P]] | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 4 January 2007
The Peacock (ピーコック) are Japanese cameras taking 3×4cm pictures on 127 film, made in 1939 and 1940.[1] It is said that the Peacock were made by Tōyō Kōki.[2]
Contents
Common features
The Peacock models have a rigid metal body. There is a telescopic tube supporting the lens and shutter assembly, an advance knob on the top left and a tubular finder in the middle of the top plate. The back is hinged to the right.
The Peacock I
The Peacock I has a brick-shaped body and a large body release on the right of the viewfinder. The top and bottom plates are metal finished. The lens is a fixed-focus Peacock Anastigmat Orioscop 50mm f/6.3 and the everset shutter gives 100, 50, 25, B speeds and is marked Peacock at the top of the shutter plate.
This model was featured in the new products column of the March 1939 issue of Asahi Camera[3] and only one surviving example has been observed, pictured in Sugiyama.[4]
The Peacock II
The Peacock II (ピーコックⅡ型) has a longer body with thinner edges. The top and bottom plates are painted black. This model has the same body release, advance knob and tubular finder as the previous one. A control is visible on the right end of the top plate, but its function is unknown. The lens and shutter are the same as on the Peacock I.
The Peacock II appeared in an advertisement dated October 1939, where it was offered for ¥30.[5] No surviving example is known.
The Peacock III
The Peacock III has the same body shape as the Peacock II, but the top plate is leather covered and the edges of the body are metal finished. This model has a trapezoid-shaped tubular finder, a different knob advance and a much smaller button on the right of the viewfinder, supposed to be the body release. There are two handles on the sides of the telescopic tube, used to pull it out.
The lens is the same fixed-focus Peacock Anastigmat Orioscop 50mm f/6.3 as on the previous models. The shutter gives T, B, 100, 50, 25, 10 speeds. It has a lever on the top, probably the cocking lever, and a small button on one side, perhaps an additional release lever. The name Peacock on the shutter plate is not styled the same as on the two previous models. The aperture scale is above the shutter housing and it is also written PEACOCK under the aperture numbers.
The Peacock III is pictured in Sugiyama and has been observed elsewhere.[6]
A different version is pictured in McKeown. It has no button above the top plate. The lens is a front-cell focusing Recta Anastigmat 60mm f/3.5 and the shutter gives T, B, 1–300 speeds and is reported to be a New Alfa.[7] The same lens and shutter equipment, with the same shutter plate design, is found on the Alfax Model II.
Notes
- ↑ Dates: advertisements and articles mentioned in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 339.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 339.
- ↑ Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 339.
- ↑ Sugiyama, item 4060.
- ↑ Published in Asahi Camera, reproduced in Kokusan kamera no rekishi, p. 84.
- ↑ Sugiyama item 3044. Also observed for sale at a dealer and in a Yahoo Japan auction.
- ↑ McKeown, p. 933. The focal length is wrongly reported to be 50mm, but the picture reads 60mm and this is consistent with the Recta lens mounted on the Alfax.
Bibliography
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Items 184–5.
- McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover). P. 933.
- Sugiyama, Kōichi (杉山浩一); Naoi, Hiroaki (直井浩明); Bullock, John R. The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras. 国産カメラ図鑑 (Kokusan kamera zukan). Tokyo: Asahi Sonorama, 1985. ISBN 4-257-03187-5. Items 3044 and 4060.
